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 Will of Harmon Carpenter, 1780-1860:
(Note both spelling - Carpenter & Carpender)
The Last Will and Testament of Harmon Carpender of Rome in the County of Oneida and State of New York.
I, Harmon Carpender of Rome, aged seventy six years, considering the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say.
First I give and bequeath to my daughter Betsey Chrisman Ten Dollars to be paid to her after my death by my  son David Carpender of Floyd as her portion of my estate.
Second I give and bequeath to my daughter Harriet Chrisman Ten Dollars to be paid to her after my death by David Chrisman now called David Carpender 2nd as her share of my estate.
Third I give and bequeath to my son Harmon Carpender Junior Five Dollars when demanded after my death to be paid by my grandson the said David Chrisman now called David Carpender 2nd as his share of my estate.
Fourth I give and bequeath to my son David Carpender of Floyd all that piece or parcel of land situated in Floyd containing about sixty eight acres more or less and adjoining the farm of said David Carpender and to his heirs forever after the payment of ten dollars above bequeathed to my daughter Betsey Chrisman.
Fifth I give and bequeath to my Grandson David Chrisman now called David Carpender 2nd and son of my daughter Harriett all my homestead farm on which I now reside containing about fifty seven acres more or less for himself and his heirs forever. Also that other piece or parcel of land called the Levi Andersen place and now occupied by my daughter Harriet, containing about twenty six acres of land more or less to his heirs forever.  Also all my cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, farming utensils together with all my ready money, Bonds, Mortgage Notes, Accounts, and other evidences of debts wherein due and owing or which may become due and owing from any person or persons whomsoever after the payment of all my just debts and after the erection of suitable monuments at my grave and the grave of that of my wife and the payment of Ten Dollars to Harriet Chrisman and Five Dollars to Harmon Carpender Jr.
Sixth and lastly I hereby appoint my son David Carpender of Floyd sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament revoking hereby all former wills by me formerly made.
In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Rome this 5th day of December, 1857
Dawna Holst



Asa Clark of Trenton in the county of Oneida, State of New York, of the age of seventy nine years and being of sound mind and memory do make, establish, and declare this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say.
First, the payment of my debts if any shall if practicable (sp) be made from money due or to become due to me after reserving therefrom a sufficient sum for the immediate' support and proper maintenance of my wife, desiring to avoid the necessity of any sale of my estate for such purpose.
Second, I give bequeath, and devise all the rest of my estate both real and personal of every income or return or kind, unto my wife ?olly Clark to be used and enjoyed by her for her support, maintenance and comfort during the term of her natural life with (p ) to sell, and assign, lease, or otherwise dispose of the same using the proceeds thereof as she shall deem best suited to her support and comfort, interest, and principle.
Third, after the decease of my said wife, from the estate then remaining, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Lydia Clark and unto my daughter-in-law Deborah, widow of my son Willard?, and Jennette, widow of my son George each the sum of five dollars. And unto my granddaughter, Sophia, wife of James Booth the sum of thirty dollars.
Fourth, after the payment of which bequests , I give & bequeath all my household furniture, beds, bedding,  wearing apparel and so forth to be divided as near as may be equally between them, unto my daughters,  Betsey, Mary, Calesta, Lois, Jane, and Camelia. Unto my sons, Sylvessus, Asa, and Isaac I give each the sum of fifty dollars which being paid I give bequeath and devise all the rest residue and remainder of my estate unto my sons, Sylvessus, Asa, and Isaac, and unto my daughters Betsey, Mary, Calista, Lois, Jane and Camelia, to be divided equally between them.
Lastly, I hereby nominate and appoint my son, Asa Clark and my son-in-law, Charles J. Cotes? to be the executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty two.
Codicil: Land left to son Asa Clark for his natural life is to pass to his heirs upon his death. Dated 1 April, 1870.
Dawna Holst


       The Last Will and Testament of Alva CHESEBRO of the Town of Marshall County of Oneida and State of New York.  I, Alva CHESEBRO, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say).
First, I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife, the use of one third of all my real estate during her natural life.  I also give and bequeath to her, all my household furniture, including beds and beding, one cow, one horse, one buggy wagon and harness.
I give and bequeath unto my grandson Alva CHESEBRO and my grand daughter Josephine CHESEBRO and my grandson Hiram FRENCH as follows - To my two grandsons above mentioned the sum of fifty dollars each and to my grand daughter Josephine the sum of five dollars, said several legacies to be paid to the said legacies my grandchildren as they shall ? at the age of twenty one years my Executor herein named.  The remainder of my property both real and personal I give devise and bequeath unto my son Phineas CHESEBRO.  I hereby constitute and appoint my said son Phineas sole Executor of this my last will and testament.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 26th day of November in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty four.  Signed Alva Chesebro   The above instrument of one sheet was non hire subscribed by Alva CHESEBRO the testation in the presence of each of us and of each other and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and testament, and we at his request sign our names hereto as attesting witnesses.
Elisha FOWLER of Augusta, Oneida Co. Hamilton, Madison Co - Truman CHESEBRO State of New York County of Oneida   I Joseph S. Avery Surrogate of said county hereby certify the foregoing to be the record of the last will and testament of Alva CHESEBRO deceased, and the ? by examination ? therein.
Joseph S. Avery Surrogate
Betty Carpenter-McCulloch



Oneida County records relating to the estate of Mason written to John Stryker, Surrogate of the county of Oneida: The petition of Mary Ann Kimball formerly Mary Ann Chesebrough, of the town of Marshall in the county of  Oneida represents;   That your petitioner was the widow of Carrinton Chesbro late of the town of Marshall in said county of Oneida, deceased;  That the said Carrinton Chesebro died at the town of Marshall in said county of Oneida, on or about the 15th day of March 1840, intestate, leaving no will and testament to the knowledge and belief of your petitioner; And that at and immediately preceding his death, he was an inhabitant and resident of the said county of Oneida; That all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of the said deceased, do not, according to the best knowledge of your petitioner, exceed the sum of fourteen hundred dollars;
That the deceased left him surviving daughter Delia Chesebro aged 14 years and E? Ann Chesebro aged 4 years and one son Hiram Chesebro aged 7 years. That in the opinion of your petitioner it is necessary that administration of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased should be granted to some proper person: And your petitioner therefore prays that such proceedings my be had, that administration of said goods, chattels, and credits may be granted to Hiram Hathaway
Dated this 30th day of November A.D. 1842  Signature of Mary Ann Kimball


The Last Will and Testament of Truman Chesebro aged 72 years - farmer of the Town of Verona County
of Oneida and State of New York.
I, Truman Chesebro fo town of Verona Oneida Co. NY. do make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last
Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say:
First, After the payments of my lawful debts and funeral expenses I will devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Lucy J. Chesebro, the use of all my property both real and personal during her natural life.
Second, To My son Frank N. Chesebro, the farm ? which I now reside in the town Verona aforesaid, together with the farming tools and inplements which I may have at my decease, I will devise and bequeath, subject however to the said life use of his mother, and subject to the payments of the legacies to his sisters hereinafter mentioned.
Third. To my daughter Adelpha Rockwood I will and bequeath the sum of four hundred dollars payable after the death of my said wife, the same  to be a charge and  and lien on any real estate left by me until said.
Fourth-To my daughter Melissa Franklin I will and bequeath a like sum of four hundred dollars payable after the death of my said wife, the same to be a charge and lien on any real estate left by me until said.
Fifth, to my said two daughters I will and bequeath all my household furniture share and share alike subject to the use of their mother thereof during her natural life.
Sixth, To my son Frank N. Chesebro I will and bequeath any and all life stock of which I may ? ? subject to the life use of his mother, the said Lucy J. Chesebro and subject to be the further payment of fifty dollars to each of his said two sisters.
Seventh - All the rest of resdue and remainder of my property if any there shall be at my decease I will to my said son and daughters share and share alike subject to the life use of my said wife; but if there shall be any incumbrance on my said
farm at my decease then said residue or remainder if any or so much there of shall be necessary shall be applied towards the payments of said incumbrance.
Likewise I make, onstitute and appoint my said son Frank N. Chesebro and my son-in-law, John Franklin to be executors of this, my last Will and Testament, and I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the Second day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and ninety-five. Signature of Truman Chesebro
Betty Carpenter-McCulloch


Adam Christman of Floyd in the county of Oneida, do make and publish this my last will and testament as follows, viz.
After my just debts shall be paid, I give to my wife Polly one third of my personal property and the use of one third of my real estate during her life. I give to my daughter Mary, fifty dollars and to my sons Abraham and William each seventy five dollars.
All the rest and residue of my real and personal estate I give to my three daughters Nancy Ann, Sarah, and Cynthia to be shared and divided between them equally. Lastly I do appoint my said wife Polly sole executrix of this my last will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal this 19th day of March, 1850. Adam Christman (X) his mark. Witness George Barnard of Rome
Wheeler Barnes of Rome
Dawna Holst


Will of Oris Clover of Annsville, dated 22 June 1869, recorded 3 November 1869:
"In the name of God Amen.
I Oris Clover of the town of Annsville County of Oneida and State of New York of the age of sixty eight years and being of sound mind & memory, do make publish & declare this my last Will and testament in manner following, that is to say.
First. I give & bequeath to the three children of Samuel and Naomi Lour, namely Adelia, Adelbert and Cornelia the sum of fifty dollars each to be paid when they shall respectively arrive at the age of twenty one years. To the five children of Jesse Palmer & Adelia his wife namely Ella, Jennie, James, John C. and Olive the sum of fifty Dollars each to be paid when they shall respectively arrive at the age of twenty one years, to two of the children of Henry & June Palmer namely Polly & George the sum of fifty Dollars each, to be paid when they shall respectively arrive at the age of twenty one years.
Second. I give bequeath and devise all of the rest & residue of my property both real and personal of every manner nature kind and description to my wife Sarah M. Clover to & for her use during the term of her natural life or while she shall remain my widow unmarried, but in case of her death or in case she shall marry, then & in either of those cases the sum of one thousand Dollars is to go to my stepson Ora Evans if at the hapening of either of such events he shall be twenty one years of age. if not - then when he shall be of such age. Such sum of one thousand Dollars to be paid out of such residue aforesaid. And the remainder of such residue to be divided between the said ten children and the said Ora Evans upon the same basis as the above specific legacies are given, namely, when each of the said ten children takes fifty Dollars, the said Ora Evans takes one thousand Dollars. And my said wife is to take such use of said residue in lieu of any and all right or rights of d! ower or thirds.
Third. If the said Ora Evans shall prefer the homestead to the money then my Executor shall have power to sell said homestead and give title thereto to said Ora Evans or to any other person. And Lastly. I hereby appoint Harrison Lillybridge of Annsville Oneida County N. Y. my sole executor of this my last Will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and codicils by me made. Said Lillybridge to be paid for his services as such executor the sum of two dollars per day for each day or fraction thereof actually employed. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22d day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine. [signed] Oris Clover L. S.
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Oris Clover as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. [signed] Silas L. Snyder Annsville, Oneida Co., N. Y.
[signed] Wm H. Nelson " " " " State of New York } S. S. County of Oneida }
I Joseph S. Avery Surrogate of the said county do hereby certify the foregoing the record of the Last Will and testament of Oris Clover deceased and the proofs and examination taken thereon. [signed]Joseph S. Avery Surrogate"
Marilyn Symonds


Will of William Clover, Volume 19 at 57:
"I William Clover of Annsville in the County of Oneida Farmer being mindful of my mortality do make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, And first I desire all debts justly due from me at the time of my decease shall be paid out of my real and personal estate Secondly, I give and devise to the children of my Son Ai. twenty-five acres of land out of the South West corner of my farm in Annsville according to a survey of said twenty five acres made by Freeman Perrey in 1831, my said son Ai. to have and enjoy the use of the said Land during his natural life on paying a du[e] proportion in proportion to the value of the said land compared with my whole Estate) of my said debts. [sic] And as it is my desire to express in this my last Will and Testament equal regard and affection for my two sons I wish to state the reason of my devising no part of my estate to my son Orris which is that his worldly circumstances are now better than I have the means of making my other son
And I do also give and devise all the remainder of my real and personal estate to my wife Temperance during the term of her natural life and at her decease all the personal estate to be equally divided between my four daughters Polly, Aurelia, Saloma and Naoma except that if any of my said daughters shall at that time have children the portion hereby devised to my said Daughters shall belong to their said children, the mothers of said children to have and enjoy the use of the same during the term of their natural lives, and except also that if any of my said Daughters shall be at that time unmarried she shall first out of the said personal estate which my said wife shall leave be supplied with an outset similar to what her sisters shall have had at the time of their marriage. And lastly it is my will and desire that at the decease of my said wife all of my remaining real estate shall be equally divided between the children of my deceased Son Orrin and the children of my said four daughters except that if any of my said Daughters shall not at that time have children then the proportion of said land hereby devised to her children to belong to the said daughter. The division of the real estate mentioned in the preceding clause is to be into five equal parts and the children of each of my said daughters and of my said deceased son Orin to have one of said parts.In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 24th day of July 1845. [signed] Wm Clover L. S. Signed sealed published and declared by the within named Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. [signed] Julius C. Thorne of Annsville
[signed] Dewey Hopkins of Annsville State of New York } County of Oneida }
I Joseph S. Avery Surrogate of the said County do hereby certify the foregoing to be the record of the last Will and Testament of William Clover deceased and the proofs and examination taken thereon. [signed] Joseph S. Avery, Surrogate
At a Surrogate's Court, held at the Surrogate's Office in Rome, in the County of Oneida on the third day of July A.D. 1866, before Joseph S. Avery, Esq., Surrogate of the said County for the purpose of proving and recording the last Will and Testament of William Clover, late of the town of Annsville in the County of Oneida deceased, in pursuance of [citation of state statute], on the application of Saloma Clark in said Will named one of the legatees." [Summary of remainder: testimony of witness Julius C. Thorne that he had been acquainted with William Clover, deceased, for the last 40 years, that he died in April 1862 at Annsville, Oneida County; and testimony of witness Dewey Hopkins that he had been acquainted with William Clover for 25 years. The will was ordered to be recorded on 3 July 1866.].
Marilyn Symonds


Will of Mary E Cruikshank,
wife of David A Cruikshank
I, Mary E Cruikshank of the town of Utica, being of sound mind and memory do make,ordain,publish and declare this to be my last will and testement that is to say:
After all my lawful debdts are paid and discharged I give and bequeath as follows:
First- To my executer herin after named, the sum of fifty dollars in trust to be expended by him in the purchase of a grave stone which he is to put by at my grave which I desire to be made beside my husband David Cruikshank in the burying ground at North Gage, in the town of Deerfield, and that then be inscribed thereupon the names and ages of said husband and myself.
Second- all of my clothing , personal adornments, jewlry, and household furniture of any kind, together with the sum of two hundred dollars to Mary Dressler of Utica, wife of Peter Dressler, for the sole and seperate use and not under the control of her husband in any manner to his heirs and assigns forever.
Third- To my brother John E Frank of Buffalo, NY the sum of fifty dollars to his heirs and assigns forever.
Fourth- all the rest and residue of my estate real and personal and avails therof to David Charles Cruikshank Dressler subject to the conditions hereafter stated and to his heirs and assigns forever, providinghowever that the same and any portion therof my will provided of his guardian for his education during his ?? if he should be of a studious character and desire such education,if not, or if any remain unexpended then to be paid over to him on his arriving at the age of twenty one years, then what may remain of said money or property shall be paid over to his Mother said Mary Dressler and provided farther that I said before, that Peter Dressler shall not have the care and management of the same at any time during the manority of said infant David Charles Cruikshank Dressler wither as guardian or otherwise but that his mother or some other discreet person shall have the care and custody of said money.
Fifth-  I hereby direct and authorize my said executor to convert my said estate, real and personal into money as soon after my death as may be and to pay the before mentioned to all persons before mentioned and to pay to the guridan of said infant the said residue and I do hereby authorize him on the sale of such real estate to give to purchase of the full and sufficient deed thereof.
 Likewise I make, constitute, and appoint James A Thomas a Lawyer of Utica, NY to be executotr of my last will and testment hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
  In witness wherof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this third day of September in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty four.
signed Mary E Cruikshank
wife of David A Cruikshank [ Mary Frank]
send in by Diana Cruikshank Custer
 Diana Custer
heaven54@earthlink.net


I, Robert M. Cruikshank of Deerfield, Ny being of sound mind and memory do make and declare this, my last will and testament that is today:
First- After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give, devise, and bequeath to my daughter Emily Barwell the piano in her possesion and all my bed and bedding and bureau.
Second- I give and bequeath to my son George G. Cruikshank my barns, houses, swine, and farming utensils, dairy furniture and all the personal property at my house in Deerfield aforesaid not including money evidences of debt or accounts.
Third- I will and bequeath to my grandsons Leonard and Henry Clinton Cruikshank the sum of forty dollars annually to be divided equally between them until the youngest shall arrive at the age of twenty one years. And when the said youngest arrives at the age of twenty one years, I will and bequeath to my said grandchildren, the sum of six hundred dollars, to be divided equally between them, share and share alike.
Fourth- I give, devise and bequeath to my son George G. Cruikshank and to my daughter Emily C. Barwell, all the just residue, and remainder of my property, both real and personal of name and nature whatsover, to be devided equally between them, share and share alike, and to their heirs.
Fifth- And towards the execution of this will, I order and direct my executer to sell the Ryan farm, so called, containing about one hundred acres of land situate in Deerfield, aforesaid bounded on the west by neighbors: south by lands of Levi Cruikshank, east by lands of John Cruikshank and on the North by lands of John Moon, as soon after my decease"at, they shall deem best and give good and sufficient deed to any person or persons buying the same, to use the proceeds of such sale in payment of the mortgages on my said real estate and for payments of legalcies, and for the proper execution of this will.
Likewise, I make constitute and appoint George G. Cruikshank  and Henry Barwell to be my executers of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all previous wills by me made in witness wheris I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the fifth day of December in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and eighty two signed Robert M.
Cruikshank
2 witnesses: David D. Jarvis and Charles S. Millington
Diana Custer heaven54@charter.net


I, David Cruikshank of the town of Deerfield , county of Oneida, and State of Ny, being of sane mind and sinpreped of the mortality of human life, and feeling the
infirmities of old age coming upon me, am desirious of disposing and do hereby dispose of my estate, earthly goods, and property both real and personal in the
following manner, that is to say:   The Farm on which I now live, own and occupy being situate on Gage's patent in the town of Deerfield, county of Oneida, and state of New York containing 23 acres of land more or less, and all of the personal property which I now own, I hereby give and bequest to my wife Mary
Crookshank now living with me, to whom I hereby devise all of the aforsaid property who shall be the only proper and lawful owner after my decease. The
foregoing I declare to be my last will and testement in withels is whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal on this twenty sixth day of May in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six.
Signed David Crookshank
Diana Custer heaven54@charter.net


I, James Crookshank, of the town of Deerfield in the County of Oneida and the state of New York of the age of seventy five years and being of sound mind and memory do make publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say.
First I give and bequeath to my wife Melintha the interest of two thousand dollars yearly to be accepted by her on lieu of dowery, and if the interest is not enough for her support, she is to take from the two thousand dollars , and she is to have the use and occupation of the North half of the house together with Mariah and Emma and she is to have a good gentle horse kept on farm for her use and one single harness, one buggy, one cutter and the use of our good corn and ground for garden if wanted.
Second, i give to my daughter Melissa one thousand five hundred dollars to be paid two years after my decease.
Third, i give to my daughter Mariah one thousand five hundred dollars to be paid two years after my decease.
Fourth, I give to my daughter, Emma one thousand five hundred dollars to be paid two years after my decease.
Fifth, I give to my son James M. Crookshank five dollars
Sixth,I give to my son Stewart J, Crookshank five dollars
Seventh, I give and bequeath to my son John D. Crookshank all my real estate containing two hundred and two acres of land more or less and also all of my farming tools and all stock on my farm. My son John D. Crookshank is to pay my wife Malintha yearly the sum above mentioned and pay to all my daughters Melissa, Mariah and Emma the sums above mentioned.
All my household furniture is to be equally divided between my three daughters at the decease of my wife Malintha.
I herby appoint Levi Cruikshank my executor of this my last Will and Testement herby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 28th day of Feb: in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven.
James Crookshank
Witness: Robert M. Cruikshank residing at Deerfield
              Eugene S. Cruikshank residing at Deerfield
Diana Cruikshank Custer heaven54@charter.net


The last Will and Testament of William Currie of the town of Augusta in theCounty of Oneida & State of New York.
I William Currie being of sound mind & memory do make and publish this my last Will & Testament in manner & form following that is to say.
I do Give & Bequeath unto my well beloved wife Catharine the sum of Two Thousand Dollars the same to be in heir of her right Dower the  remaining
part of all my property I divide equally amongst my children whose names are as follows: John Currie, James Currie, William Currie, Mary Currie, Robert A. Currie, Earl S. Currie and Washington Currie and that  Catharine my wife have the care and direction of my youngest son Washington untill he shall arrive at the age of Twenty one Years the legacies to be paid when the above named heirs shall respectively arrive at the age of Twenty one Years.  The Farm on which the saw mill stands, together with the mill I do give & bequeath unto my two oldest sons viz. John & James together with  a sufficient sum of the personal property to make them just equal in the whole amount with the other children.  And I do further will and direct that the legacy which I Bequeath unto my daughter Mary shall be for her
own personal benefit and shall not descend to any other person except those  who are her heirs of Blood.  And I do further will and direct that the legacy
which I do bequeath unto my wife Catharine shall be for her own support and personal benefit but shall not descend to any person except those of my Heirs of Blood.  And I do hereby nominate and appoint my Brother John Currie And Nathan Kimball the Guardians of all my children untill they shall respectively arrive.... (final page missing)
To the Surrogate of the County of Oneida, the Petition of John Currie and Nathan Kimball of the Town of Augusta in the County of Oneida  Respectfully
Showeth That William Currie lately made his last will and Testament and appointed your petitioners executors therein that the said William  Currie died at the Town of Augusta in the County of Oneida on the eleventh Day  of November Instant which was his last place of residence at the time of  his Death, that he left the following Heirs at Law and no other: the widow Catharine Currie and the following Children: John, James, William, Mary, Robert A., Earl S. and Washington, all of whom are minors, that all of  the said Heirs reside in the County of Oneida, and your petitioners pray  that a Guardian may be appointed for the said Heirs and the said will ___ recorded and admitted to probate pursuant to the Revised Statutes in such case  made and provided as a will of real and personal estate.
John Currie
Nathan Kimball
Oneida County.  Nathan Kimball and John Currie being severally duly sworn say that the facts set forth in the above petition are true.
John Currie
Nathan Kimball
Sub & Sworn to this 18th day of  November AD. 1834 Before me A. Bennett Surrogate
At the Surrogate Court held at the Surrogate Office in the Town of Rome in the County of Oneida on the eighth day of December AD. 1834 Before  Allanson
Bennett Esq. Surrogate of the said County for the purpose of proving  and recording the last will and Testament of William Currie late of the  town of Augusta in the County of Oneida deceased in pursuance of Chapter Sixth Title First Article First Part Second of the Revised Statutes of the  State of New York on the application of John Currie and Nathan Kimball appeared No one appeared on the part of the Heirs
To the widow, Heirs, and next of kin to William Currie late of the town  of Augusta in the County of Oneida and State of New York deceased And all others whom this notice may concern you and each of you are hereby  required to take notice that I shall apply to Allanson Bennett Esquire Surrogate  of the County of Oneida at the Surrogate office in the town of Rome in the County of Oneida on the eighth Day of December next at one o'clock in the afternoon to have the last will and testament of William Currie deceased proved and recorded pursuant to Chapter Sixth Title First Article First Part Second of the Revised Statutes of the State of New York.
John Currie
Nathan Kimball; executors of said will named Dated this 18th Day of November 1834.
I hereby admit due service of a copy of this notice and sight at the original November 18th 1834.
William Smith  Catharine Currie John Currie  James Currie William Currie
Oneida Co.  John Currie being duly sworn says that the signature of William Smith, Catharine Currie, John Currie, James Currie, and William Currie to the above admission of service of this notice is in the hand writing of each of them respectively, that is each name is in his own hand writing. And that the said Catharine, John, James, and William together with Mary Currie, Robert A. Currie, Earl S. Currie and Washington Currie are the only Heirs at Law of William Currie deceased and that they all reside in the County of Oneida.
John Currie
Sub & Sworn to the 8th Day of December 1834 Before me A. Bennett Surrogate
Oneida County.  Nathan Kimball being duly sworn says that he received the paper here offered to be proved and recorded is the last will and Testament of William Currie deceased at the time that it was executed from said testator and was present at the time of execution and that he has had the Custody of the same ever since untill he delivered to the Surrogate of the County of Oneida that it was in the same situation when delivered to the said surrogate as when executed and not att__ erased or interlined and further says not. Nathan Kimball
Sub & Sworn to in open Court Dec. 11th 1834 Before me A. Bennett Surrogate
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